Humps N Horns
June 2025
On the Cover - Jose Vitor Leme was a flawless 8 for 8 during the course of the PBR World Finals to be crowned the 2025 PBR World Champion. As he fought his way back to the top, Leme won seven of the eight rounds outright and split the win in the Championship Round, and was also the PBR World Finals event champion.
Photo courtesy of BullStock Media.
Humps N’ Horns® Bull Riding Magazine. No material may be reprinted or reproduced without first obtaining permission from the publisher and/or editor in chief. All advertisement, editorials, letters, and press releases are accepted with the understanding that the representative, advertiser, and/or advertising agency are authorized to publish the entire contents of submitted material. Not responsible for errors or omissions in any advertisement. Humps N’ Horns® Bull Riding Magazine will not assume responsibility for any late publication due to the printer, the USPS, or an act of God. Under no circumstances will Humps N’ Horns® Bull Riding Magazine be held liable for acts of privacy, plagiarism, copyright, or trademark infringements. Material submitted for publication becomes the property of Humps N’ Horns® Bull Riding Magazine and will not be returned unless prior arrangements are made. USPS #022-617 Periodicals Postage Paid at Fort Worth, TX and additional offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Humps N’ Horns® Bull Riding Magazine, PO Box 34172, Fort Worth, TX 76162. ISSN1554-0162. Publication Number 022-617. ©All rights reserved. Humps N’ Horns® Bull Riding Magazine 2015
Letter from the Editor
This June issue of Humps N Horns finds us celebrating another world championship for Jose Vitor Leme.
At this stage in his career, we should know better than to doubt him. To be honest, though, I did not have another world championship for JVL at the top of my bingo card heading into the PBR World Finals.
I really anticipated it being one of the top five going into the world finals that would most likely come out on top. Leme took his darkhorse status and made the absolute most of it.
His performance throughout all eight rounds of the PBR World Finals was nothing short of amazing. He won seven rounds and split the championship round to make his way back to the top to become only the third 3X PBR World Champion.
You can’t help but be heartbroken for Dalton Kasel and Brady Fielder. Neither of them had the finals that they anticipated after leading the standings for most of the year, I’m sure they both will regroup and be back to give it another strong run next year.
Hudson Bolton, the PBR Rookie of the Year, also made quite
a name for himself. This young man made some spectacular rides and finished in second place for the World Finals event standings. We can look forward to much more as he rides for the New York Mavericks in the upcoming PBR Teams season.
What can we say about the bovine known as Manhater, that hasn’t already been said. The 2025 and back to back World Champion Bucking Bull continues to impress with his rank athleticism and astronomical bull scores. I know Jane Clark and Gene Owen are so proud of this bull and his accomplishments.
It will be great to continue watching him and see how much more he can achieve.
We hope you enjoy this issue of Humps N Horns and our coverage from the PBR World Finals.
Until next time, Terry
Photo courtesy of BullStock Media
Bull rider Chase Dougherty out for season following surgery
Chase Dougherty, a two-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge qualifier, announced on social media Monday, May 26, he is out the rest of the year following hip surgery.
Dougherty, 27, said he had surgery to repair a torn Labrum and 2-centimeter fragment of bone that came off his femur or pelvis on April 8, injuries he sustained back in 2022 but re-aggravated last season.
“I spent nine months out then was told I needed hip surgery,” Dougherty said. “I said I would just tough it out. It didn’t really hurt. I never really noticed it. Then I had a bull yank the dog snot out of my hip and made it hurt again.”
The last five years for Dougherty have been challenging.
He had a brain bleed in 2022, followed by an injury to his knee cap. It was around the time he was healing from those injuries that Dr. Tandy Freeman told him he would need to fix his hip.
Dougherty put off surgery for two years, continuing to ride just enough to qualify for the NFR in 2024.
“In hindsight, I should have done the surgery,” Dougherty said. “But I really wanted to be able to ride in the NFR because I hadn’t been there in six years. So, I just toughed it out but it was a poor decision.”
Dougherty earned $9,106 this season, placing as high as second. His final ride of the year came in Lufkin, Texas, at Xtreme Bull Bash. He scheduled surgery shortly after.
Now nearly two months post-op, Dougherty said he is moving and feeling better than he has since he first qualified for the NFR in 2018.
He is currently working through physical therapy and is progressing as well as anyone. Doctors have hinted at a potential return to action sooner than expected.
But Dougherty isn’t going to rush it. At best, he said he could return in September. But to make it worthwhile, he would have to compete and win at nearly every rodeo that month for a long shot at qualifying for the NFR.
One of his top priorities in his career is going to Vegas in back-toback years. But he’s content with giving himself some time to fully recover to accomplish that goal down the road.
“I’m excited and pumped up, can’t wait for next year,” Dougherty said. “If I thought I rode well last year, I think I’m going to be able to surpass that by a long way.”
Article provided courtesy PRCA. PRCA photo by Kristen Schurr.
What is the Father Saying to You?
The best question ever posed to me was, “What is the Father saying to you about it”. I had become so accustom to getting the answer to my questions from men that it almost made me mad to have my friend and mentor place the ball back into my court for hearing from the Father. Too many spiritual leaders always have the answer for those they have influence with and we almost become addicted to hearing from men when hearing from the Father is the only way for us to walk into the perfect plan for our lives. I’ll have to admit that it made me uncomfortable at first to think that I could hear the Father for myself, when looking back, I had His influence all along.
This whole sequence of events made me press in to The Spirit and not just rely on words spoken by someone else as my guide. Words spoken or even printed with ink that have The Fathers Spirit on them are the best guide for us. I’ve gotten advice that added value to me as a son of God from people who weren’t believers. I’ve read the Bible many times but I’ve also read things written by one who was not a believer that added value to me in my relationship to God. That was because His Spirit was on those words.
Humans put limits on Him through cookie cutter belief systems and doctrines. Don’t think for a minute that He is limited to work within your doctrine or your belief system. There are thousands of stories that shocked those who “had it all worked out ”religiously speaking.
Father is talking to our hearts (however He choses) and He has been since eternity past and will continue for eternity to come. It’s because He Loves Us. Once we put ourselves in the mindset that He is speaking and we desire to hear what it is that He’s saying to us about the plan for our journey that is when we will begin to hear Him. Who better for Him to talk to than you, about you. We all have people in our lives that have a relationship with the Father and it’s good to bounce things off those people. Just don’t settle for making their voice louder than the one Who has known you best all along. He’s not just hoping you make it, He even has it covered for you.
What’s the Father saying to you about the next step. That’s Who I would advise every person to turn to. His Spirit is your guide if you are a Believer, so I’d go as far as to advise you to verbally give Him permission to guide you when you wake up each morning.
Jesus Loves You, Cody Custer
RIDER RUNDOWN with...
By Katlin Truelsen CAC Media Group
Jacob Hanshew
June is finally here! While outdoor rodeos have been going on for a while, and in some parts of the country all year, there is something about watching bull riding on a warm June night that makes the summer season feel official. June is also the month that this month’s rider, Jacob Hanshew, celebrates his 18th birthday and is finally able to take the next step in his rodeo career. Here’s more.
KT: Okay, Jacob, to start us off, please tell readers where you’re from and how old you are.
JH: Yeah, sure, I am from Meadow Bridge, West Virginia, and I just turned 18.
Jacob Hanshew, 18, Meadow Bridge, West Virginia
KT: And what circuit are you riding in West Virginia?
JH: I ride with the SEBRA Crossfire Circuit, and last year I rode for the WCMB in Virginia and qualified for the finals in Texas.
KT: How did you get started with bull riding?
JH: I have always gone to a local rodeo with my family, and a few years ago I decided to try it. My parents have been supportive. My mom helped me find a school in Virginia to attend, and I was hooked after that. My parents have helped me with everything and allowed me to go to as many practice pens and rodeos as they can.
KT: How long have you been riding?
JH: Not that long, this is my 3rd year. I got a late start, but I am trying to make up for it with the SEBRA Crossfire Circuit.
KT: Do you feel like you are at a disadvantage riding against guys who have spent their whole lives in the sport?
JH: Yeah, I know I am at a disadvantage and it is discouraging at times, but I can also look back at how far I’ve come, and I know that if I keep putting in the work, I’ll be successful.
KT: Do you think rodeo has helped you grow up these last three years?
JH: Yes, absolutely. In rodeo, everyone is willing to help and everyone cares for one another like their own families. In other sports, people are out for themselves, but in rodeo, people want to help one another, and that’s a big reason why I am where I am today. I have had some great mentors in this sport, including Dixon and Bri Holland of DC Cattle from Lexington, Virginia. They are stock contractors who support what I do.
KT: What are some of the skills that rodeo has helped you acquire that you think will have an impact on your future?
JH: It has definitely helped me learn how to talk to more people.
When I started out, I met some of the stock contractors, and they’ve helped me from the beginning. After I got to know them, they invited me down to their place to get on bulls, and it has been incredibly helpful. Building connections is a big thing in this sport, and most people want to help you succeed.
KT: Aside from getting a late start, what are some of the other challenges you face as a bull rider?
JH: One challenge is being so far away from everything. Guys in Virginia and Maryland, and especially out West, have an advantage because they have more access to bulls. There aren’t many people in West Virginia who ride.
KT: So, what are you doing to counter your lack of access?
JH: I have a few bulls at my house, and I try to use my barrel a lot and ride my horse bareback.
KT: What other factors do you think play into how you are riding?
JH: I think trying to find the right style that works for me is something I am still learning. I’m trying to piece together what I see other riders doing and make it fit in a way that allows me to ride my best, especially going away from my hand. This is something I’ve struggled with.
KT: How do you go about improving on this?
JH: I have been attending different schools and working with coaches to help me deal with these issues. Getting to the gym more has helped, too. I try to work out five days a week, and that makes me stronger, so I can handle these situations better.
KT: Have you seen a big shift in the way you ride?
JH: Yes, Ma’am, I have. I’ve also found that when I make sure I am having fun, I ride a lot better. When I take it too seriously, I spend too much time thinking about how I am going to do or after the ride, what I could have done better, and it gets into my head. When I can relax and have fun, my riding improves.
KT: What do you do that helps you relax?
JH: I’ve started to meditate every couple of days, which helps me clear my head, and I also have learned to trust in the Lord and lay my troubles at his feet. Rodeo helped me to see the importance of God in my life.
KT: It sounds like bull riding has helped you in a lot of different ways. Is there anyone specific who has helped you stay accountable to your riding?
JH: Yes, Ma’am, Blaine Whipp and Stacy Eiseman have been those people for me. They tell me what I am doing wrong, but also work to show me how I can fix it. They have been part of my story since the beginning, and I respect what they have to tell me.
KT: What are some things you enjoy doing outside of bull riding?
JH: I like being around the stock. I like feeding the bulls and interacting with them. We have some bulls that we’ve had since they were young, and one in particular was tough to work with in the beginning, but now he lets me scratch him in the pen and interact with him. I also have a lawn care company that I run with my dad, and when I have time, I like to do some fishing.
KT: It sounds like you keep yourself busy. What would you say is your favorite place you’ve ridden?
JH: The Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. It is a good arena and a nice setup, and people show up to watch, which makes it fun.
KT: It’s always nice to have a good crowd come out and support riders. Alright, Jacob, to wrap up, I like to ask some fun questions at the end of the interview, so here it goes. What can I catch you ordering if you are on the road and happen to stop by a coffee shop?
JH: If I am going to order coffee, it will likely be a plain iced coffee, no flavoring.
KT: I don’t mind iced coffee either, but usually not plain. Since it’s June, what’s your favorite ice cream?
JH: I’m pretty basic, I like vanilla ice cream, sometimes I will order cookie dough.
KT: Cookie dough is pretty good. Alright, if you could pick any bull past or present to go 90 on, what bull are you going to pick and why?
JH: I would go with Sweet Pro Bruiser because he has a cool look, but he is also a good fundamental bull, really up and down.
KT: And when you were a little kid, what was it that you wanted to be?
JH: I always wanted to be a cowboy. And bull riding has helped me to realize that dream.
KT: It’s cool you have been able to accomplish that! I am glad we had a chance to chat, Jacob, and good luck with the rest of your season.
JH: Yes, Ma’am, thank you.
KT: For more information about junior bull riding, you can check out the National High School Finals Rodeo page or the Yeti Junior NFR on Facebook. Be sure to look for a new rider featured in our Rider Rundown piece next month.
Katlin Truelsen is a member of the CAC Media Group and specializes in print media and graphic design. She is currently enrolled at Iowa State University, where she is studying Ag Communications and Ag Business.
Photos courtesy of BullStock Media.
Photos courtesy of BullStock Media.
Inspiration Point
Be a Doer, Not a Hearer
Being a doer means to be living out everything you hear. It means intentionally growing through God’s Word. A hearer is the opposite. A hearer only listens to God’s Word and is affected by it but does nothing. They may live according to worldly values during the week, then come to church on Sunday seeking repentance. Then, they do it all over again without ever living out what they are learning. James tells us that “Faith without works is dead”, which means you can’t have one without the other (James 2:17 ESV). Faith doesn’t work without both hearing and doing.
Think about it: If we only listen to the word but don’t pair it with action, how are we honoring and serving God? Use your job as an example. Do you just show up and watch the others work or do you actually work yourself? Your faith is the same. Don’t only hear God’s words — live them out. Show those around you the change that faith can really bring.
To live out what you hear is not just to follow a set of rules, it means to let God’s Word take root so deeply in your heart that it changes your perceptions of the world and how you react to the things and people around you.
Being a doer is allowing scripture to shape you into the best person you can be, a true follower of God. It shapes your identity as well as behavior. When we choose to live how God wants us to by spending more time with God and truly letting Him guide every area of our lives, we become the happiest, best version of ourselves, no matter what we are dealing with.
It is important to remember that living the word is not an occasional act, it’s a continual transformation. It’s not only hearing “love your enemies” but living as someone who doesn’t see them as enemies anymore but as people who need the love
of God. God never intended for us to admire His word from a distance. He meant for it to live inside of us, shaping us each day as we live it out.
So, how do we really live out the word in our daily lives?
Start small. Pick one verse that has recently stood out to you and write it down. Carry that verse with you and keep an eye out for how you can live it each day. Just one small action can make a huge difference.
For example, let’s say you choose, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you,” (Ephesians 4:32 ESV). Ask yourself, who can I show unexpected kindness to today?
Or maybe you select, “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves,” (Philippians 2:3 ESV). Look for a chance to put someone else’s needs before your own.
It doesn’t have to be anything big. One small act of God’s Word is better than a hundred moments of only hearing it.
Country Casserole
INGREDIENTS
• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (like Ritz), crushed
Submitted
by
Jillian K. - Greenville, AL
Send us your favorite recipe to bullnews@humps-horns.com
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, sour cream, vegetables, and 1 cup cheese.
3. Spread mixture into the baking dish.
4. Top with remaining cheese and crushed Ritz crackers.
5. Bake 30-35 mins until golden and bubbly.
Jose Vitor Leme rewrites the PBR history books with his third World Championship
By Darci Miller
FORT WORTH, Texas – In November of 2020, a 24-year-old named Jose Vitor Leme won the PBR World Championship.
He couldn’t speak fluent English and needed a translator, but outside of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, he looked toward the future.
“You see, someday I want to be like J.B. (Mauney),” Leme told PBR.com. “People love him. The fans. The 90-point rides. He is the best. There is still so much I want to accomplish. I have always said I wanted to be a World Champion, and if I got that accomplished, I know I want to be a two-time World Champion. But really, I want to be the record-breaker. I want to do something impossible, something nobody has ever done.
“I have that drive. I always want to do better and do the impossible because I know I can do it.”
Four and a half years later, Leme was back at AT&T Stadium for the 2025 PBR World Finals: Unleash The Beast – Championship.
He’s now 28, a newly minted three-time World Champion, and the record-breaker he always wanted to be. And Mauney was in the locker room to congratulate him.
“You kicked their ass,” Mauney said. “Badass. And I’m glad you’re the $8 million cowboy so they can stop saying that bullshit about me.”
A tongue-in-cheek torch-passing, to be sure, but it looks like there’s a new greatest of all time in town.
THE SETBACK
Leme’s career prior to 2025 has been well-documented, as he’s been the most prolific rider of this generation.
He grew up in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Brazil, and started getting on calves when he was 7 years old. In 2017, he won the PBR Brazil championship before coming to the U.S. in October as the Brazil invite for the Velocity Tour Finals. He went 3-for-4 there to qualify for the 2017 PBR World Finals, where he went 6-for-6 to win the World Finals event title and Rookie of the Year.
Leme finished No. 2 in the world in both 2018 and 2019, falling short to Kaique Pacheco and Jess Lockwood, respectively. But he simply would not be beaten in 2020 and 2021. He put up seven event wins in 2020 and bettered that with eight in 2021 en route to two World Championships.
Leme’s 2021 season is widely considered the greatest in PBR history as he set or tied six records: most 90-point rides in a season (24), most round wins in a season (21), highest-scored qualified ride (98.75 points), highest rider score (50 points), highest average ride score in a season (89.82 points), and most event wins in a season (8, tied with two-time World Champion Justin McBride).
After that, he came back down to earth a bit, finishing 2022 ranked No. 5 in the world after being unable to finish the World Finals due to a groin injury. In 2023, he finished the season ranked No. 2 again, but he missed almost the entire 2024 season due to injury.
Leme has been a force for the Austin Gamblers since being drafted with the No. 1 pick in PBR Teams history in 2022, winning the regular-season MVP awards in 2022 and 2023, and the PBR Teams Championship in 2024.
So there’s been plenty of winning. But due to a few injury-plagued years – there was the groin, the ribs, the groin again – the PBR hadn’t seen the real Jose Vitor Leme since 2022.
For much of 2025, it was looking like the same story. Leme won his first event in almost two years in November at the PBR Ontario, but he was inconsistent as he battled injury. In Pittsburgh at the end of January, he fractured his left hand while attempting Crazy Party in Round 2.
After such a promising start to the season, Leme was back on the shelf, missing two full months of action.
By the time he returned in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in early April, he was ranked No. 31 in the Unleash The Beast standings.
Leme put together a solid April, going 8-for-12 (66.67%) with three Top-10 finishes in four events to conclude the regular season ranked No. 18.
“I have to do a miracle to win this world title,” he said with a goodnatured laugh at the PBR Tacoma. “But I still believe it. I’m still hungry for it. I’m trying my best to finish because I really believe that everything can be changed in the Finals, because there are so many points in there. I still have a chance, so I’ve just got to do my job and finish strong.
“I have to give 200% of me, of my body, of my abilities, to keep this dream awake. But I still believe it. I still think that I can do something different. I still think that I can win the Finals and change the whole game.”
THE COMEBACK
Leme entered Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, Texas, for Eliminations with something to prove. For the first time since his debut World Finals in 2017, he was coming into the World Finals on the outside of the world title race rather than right in the thick of it.
But perhaps nobody in PBR history has a World Finals resume equal to Leme’s. From 2017-2023, Leme was a career 29-for-43 (67%) with World Finals event titles in 2017 and 2021, going a perfect 6-for-6 in both of those events.
At Eliminations, Leme kicked things off with 85 points on Whiplash in Round 1 and 87.5 points on Flapjack in Round 2. He then turned in 89.25 points on Triple Aught in Round 3, capping
the weekend off with 91.25 points on Pegasus in Round 4.
Not only were his scores getting progressively better, but he also won Eliminations to rocket to No. 6 in the UTB standings ahead of Championship weekend.
“Six? Okay, well, that’s a good spot,” he said at the time. “That means I’m still in the fight. I know that it depends on results, but I’m still there. I’m going to keep fighting.”
Leme took the week to head back to his ranch in Decatur, Texas, tending to his animals and treating it like any normal week.
When the next weekend rolled around, Leme was back in Arlington, Texas, with another Herculean task looming. He was still 623 points behind No. 1 Dalton Kasel and had to win the Championship aggregate to even have a chance to be relevant in the title race.
Leme rounded into form quickly, riding Ugly This for 88.75 points in Round 1 and Oyster Creek Brawler for 90.5 points in Round 2 – good to win both rounds.
“I planned that, going out tonight and winning at least one round,” Leme said with a laugh, adjusting the two round win buckles in his arms. “I got both rounds, so this is amazing for me. That was a better start than I thought, for sure.”
With both Kasel and No. 2 Brady Fielder bucking off both of their bulls, Leme was in prime position to make up ground.
The door was cracked open, and if anyone can take advantage of opportunities like that, it’s Jose Vitor Leme.
Despite arriving to the arena a little late – normal for him, he admits – he quickly got into the zone in a place that already means so much to him.
“When I walked into that arena again, all the memories from my first world title came into my mind,” Leme said. “And I was like, ‘Dang, this energy – it’s different.’ I missed that. Not being able to ride at the Finals last year was kind of upsetting to me. This arena, it’s amazing. It reminds me of everything that I felt on my first title. And for sure, this kind of energy helps you a lot because you feel good, and you feel motivated to ride again.”
While most riders say they don’t pay attention to what anyone else is doing, Leme admits that he was.
“I was doing some math to see what I could do and what I needed to do,” he said. “I was texting some friends in Brazil – a guy, his name is Abner, he’s always talking to me, ‘Hey, you need to get this much points.’”
With those voices in his ear, he attacked.
First was 89.25 points on Lari’s Speck to win Round 3.
Then came a 91-point ride on Walk Hard and the celebration of a lifetime on the dirt. Even though Fielder and Kasel were still to ride, even though Kasel could still sneak away with the world title, for Leme, that was his moment.
“I was like, ‘I got this,’ even if mathematically, Dalton could win,” he said. “Going through all the things that I did this season, even if I didn’t win, that was a win for me – riding all these bulls, getting a 91-point ride, having all those guys celebrating with me. That was a big win for me, because I know I have people around me that really love me and want me to do my job, and that means a lot to me.”
Fielder and Kasel both converted for the first and only time all weekend in the subsequent two outs. Fielder rode Magic Hunter for 91 points, tying Leme.
In the last out of the weekend, Kasel rode Hang ‘em High. If he won the round, he’d earn enough points to win the world title. The score came in: 90.25 points.
Leme and Fielder split the round win.
And Jose Vitor Leme was a three-time World Champion.
THE HISTORY
There was the celebratory Can-Am ride around the arena. There was his wife, Amanda, and son, Theodoro, joining him on stage. There was the hoisting of the trophy and drinking Monster out of it. There was the acceptance of two big checks – one for the World
Finals event title, one for the World Championship – and his third gold buckle.
After a whirlwind half an hour, Leme was still stunned.
When asked how he was feeling, he paused.
“I don’t know,” he finally said, laughing. “It’s so crazy. I’m still – I didn’t have time enough to realize how much I did this weekend. It was an incredible weekend for me. I didn’t expect all this. I expected to win a round or two and win the Finals – that’s what I came for. But I didn’t expect to win the world title, honestly, and win four rounds, be perfect all weekend long. It’s just a blessing.”
With the win, Leme has rewritten the PBR history books.
He’s passed J.B. Mauney as the richest athlete in PBR history with a total of $8,316,766 won. He also set the single-season earnings record in winning $2.15 million in 2025. He matched Mauney’s record of four round wins in a single World Finals.
Leme is the second rider ever to win the World Finals event title three times, joining Robson Palermo (2008, 2011-12).
And he’s the third three-time World Champion, joining Adriano Moraes (1994, 2001, 2006) and Silvano Alves (2011-12, 2014).
Moraes and Alves were both on hand in AT&T Stadium to see another member join their historic club.
“He did a good job, and he worked hard for this,” Alves said. “He knows how hard he worked this season for this moment. I’m proud of him. He’s one of the best bull riders in the world. He proved to himself he can do it, and congratulations to him. It’s not easy. There’s only three guys now.”
Moraes was even stronger in his opinions.
“He is the greatest bull rider ever,” Moraes said. “And I’m not blowing confetti.”
Moraes was the inaugural PBR World Champion and has seen the sport and the league grow for more than 30 years. He’s been waiting for other riders to reach the pinnacle, and Leme doing so was not a surprise.
Moraes is also the Director of Brazil Operations for the Austin Gamblers, for whom Leme competes in PBR Teams. Between the roster and the coaching staff, the Gamblers have won eight PBR World Championships, plus seven PRCA bull riding world titles.
“I knew it was coming,” Moraes said. “I didn’t know when, but I knew it was going to come. But it’s still very short of what he’s going to do. Records are made to be broken, but he’s going to set records that are going to be pretty close to impossible to break. That’s what he said a few years back, and he said, ‘With all due respect to all the World Champions, I’m going to set records that, a hundred years from now, people will remember.’ And he is on that way, and I believe he can do it, and I’m so glad that he’s the person that’s doing it.
“He’s the greatest already. Now, it’s just a matter of sitting and watching to see how much better he can be, how much farther he can go. The sky’s the limit. He already proved it. I mean, there’s no such thing as impossible for that guy.”
Moraes points out that, in 1997, Michael Gaffney – coincidentally, the head coach of the Gamblers – had an incredible late-season comeback of his own to win the world title. But Leme’s was in far less time and, in Moraes’s eyes, that much more impressive.
“Winning a title is one thing, but how you win is most important, and he did it in a way that I don’t think none of us from the past could have done,” Moraes said. “Michael at least had a time, you know? But he didn’t. He had two weekends. So to me, it’s the greatest accomplishment in bull riding history. Not just PBR history, but bull riding worldwide.”
The fact that Leme was injured for so
long made the historic comeback possible, but it was also a huge variable. There was no guarantee that he’d be able to return to his prior level of riding after being hurt, and the fact that he didn’t miss a beat is a testament to his championship mentality.
“Every time when you get an injury, you don’t know how you’re going to come back,” Leme said. “But I always work so hard to be better, to get better and do what I normally do, that I knew I was going to come back stronger. And even if it hurts, if I’m riding, I will do my job. I’m not going to be in here fighting against any crazy things. But if I’m healthy, I’m going to be here, fighting for a title every time.”
It’s that attitude that has Leme sitting a cut above the rest, in his own stratosphere of PBR success.
In the next season or two, he’s likely to break the record for most career 90-point rides (he has 87, while Chris Shivers holds the record with 94) and hit 400 qualified rides in his career (he’s currently at 359), which only 10 other men have ever done.
And that’s just if he has a few average seasons.
Jose Vitor Leme does not settle for average.
When asked what’s next, he smiles.
“Just keep winning,” Leme said. “I’m going to go for a fourth, for sure. I’m going to keep trying. That’s what motivates me to keep going. If I don’t have any dream to keep winning, there’s no reason to be here.”
Article courtesy of PBR.
Photos courtesy of Bull Stock Media
19H Man Hater 2025 World Champion Bucking Bull
By Kelly B. Robbins
What can you say about this bull 19H Man Hater? He totally dominated the number one position for most of the PBR/Camping World Team Series and the entire PBR Unleash the Beast Season, going into the PBR World Finals with a world average bull score of 48 points! He was the reigning World Champion going into the Finals. He made the two highest bull scores in PBR history, 49.50 and 49.25. He was ridden at the Fort Worth September Teams event for 98.25 points by reigning PBR World Champion Cassio Dias for the second highest score in PBR history! Add to that seven outs that scored 47 bull points or higher in a single season! So what can you say about this bull? Congratulations on becoming the 2025 PBR YETI World Champion Bull!
What did owner Gene Owen have to say about his bull 19H Man Hater? “I’m 66 years old and I’ve ridden bulls since I was eleven years old. I’ve owned thousands of bulls in my career as a stock contractor, and I’ve watched thousands of top bulls buck in the last thirty years. Man Hater is the best bull I have ever seen!”
“Last year I had to wait until the final Friday to learn if Man Hater had won the 2024 PBR YETI World Champion Bull title. But it was easier this year. Man Hater was so far ahead in the average, and they announced he had won it on the Sunday of the Elimination Rounds.”
I asked Gene if his seven-year-old bovine superstar would win a third championship next year. “That’s the plan!” he immediately exclaimed.
“I’ve learned a lot more about how to handle Man Hater,” Gene explained. “He’s covering cows right now, but I pour the feed to him when he’s on the cows, so he doesn’t lose any weight or strength. I’ve got him signed up for five of the team events, starting in Oklahoma City in July. I want him to stay active and have four or five good outs before he goes into the Unleash the Beast season. I really expect him to show out in Oklahoma City.”
L to R: Sean Gleason, Gene Owen, and Lari Crane
Alan de Souza and Man Hater team up for a 92.50 ride in Round 4 of the PBR World Finals Eliminations. Man Hater’s bull score was 46.00 points.
Man Hater tangles with Brady Fielder in Round 3 of the PBR World Finals where he posted a bull score of 46.50 points.
“I’m really proud of Man Hater,” Gene continued. “He is the best bull I have ever owned. He is a once in a lifetime bull. I am truly blessed! Man Hater’s accomplishments fulfill a lifelong dream. I’m so very thankful to Jane Clark, Lari Crane, and all those who made these championship wins possible.”
Gene and Jane have owned Man Hater for about three years now. “I saw him buck at the ABBI Classic Finals three years ago and bought him from Jerry Halpain of Halpain Bucking Bulls,” Gene said. “I am so grateful to the Halpains. They have a great breeding program down there.”
19H Man Hater’s final world average score of 47.65 is the second highest average in PBR history, behind Dillinger’s 47.75 world average score in 2000. He is the seventh bull to win back-to-back PBR World Bull championships. Man Hater had twelve YETI “Built for the Wild” Bull of the Event titles in the combined Camping World/ Unleash the Beast series and won the $25,000 for first place at the end of the regular season. He also won $25,000 as the YETI “Built for the Wild” Bull of the Finals. Man Hater earned Gene Owen and co-owner Jane Clark $150,000 in Finals winnings.
This powerful, high-flying, hard kicking bucker clinched the title early after the Sunday Elimination Round at the Cowtown Coliseum when Alan de Souza rode him to the buzzer for a huge
score of 92.50 points. Man Hater’s bull score of 46 points was enough to mathematically eliminate the other bulls contending for the championship and claim the crown!
761H Fast Flow, owned by Outlaw /Pettitte/ Lone Star/ Matejka/ AFCO came in second place with a world average bull score of 45.88. 99G Ricky Vaughn, owned by D&H Cattle /Buck Cattle / WinRock ended up in third place with a world average bull score of 45.15. I17 Ridin’ Salty, owned by Drink LMNT/ McCoy Rodeo came in fourth place with a world average bull score of 45.08. 703 Mike’s Magic, owned by Five Star Ranch and BS Cattle rounded out the top five with a world average bull score of 45.03.
Humps N Horns Bull Riding Magazine advised our readers to keep their eye on Man Hater in our December 2023 issue. At that time, Man Hater had just had two great outs in the PBR Team Finals and was in second place in the PBR bull standings. Shortly after that article was published, Man Hater moved into first place and stayed atop the standings for the rest of the UTB season, winning the 2024 PBR YETI Bull Championship.
Home for this back-to-back PBR YETI World Champion Bull is the 240-acre Owen Ranch in Big Cabin, Oklahoma and is shared with about 40 cows and 20 bucking bulls. “I’ve got bulls that I’ve raised, but the majority I’ve bought,” Gene revealed. “Jane Clark has been my partner for about 15 years. I could not ask for a better
partner. I could not have done this without her help and support.”
What else does Gene have to say about Man Hater? “I don’t take it for granted how great Man Hater is. He is special, and God has really blessed me.”
What can we say about Man Hater? His athleticism, his power, his strength, his consistent and history changing performances, and his amazing stats all point Man Hater in the direction of possibly
the greatest bucking bull of all time. And again, we say “keep your eyes on this amazing bovine, because we say there is much more greatness ahead!”
Photos courtesy of BullStock Media.
Hudson Bolton
2025 PBR Rookie of the Year
When we spoke with 19-year-old Hudson Bolton a couple of weeks after winning the Rookie of the Year honors, the reality of that accomplishment had begun to set in. Hudson had received many congratulatory texts, phone calls, and emails to remind him that he was not dreaming.
The importance of this award was not lost on him, and it was only one of the accomplishments he wanted to attain. A bull rider only gets one chance to be the Rookie of the Year, and Hudson made the most of his opportunity. At the PBR World Finals he showed his consistency, finishing second and fourth in two rounds. With that goal reached, he is ready to check two other boxes; being the World Champion, and winning a Team Championship.
The World title will have to wait a bit, as there is a change in the atmosphere. We now see the men go from riding as an individual to competing as a team with other team members. Hudson’s team is the New York Mavericks, with head coach Kody Lostroh, and he was Kody’s first round pick in the draft.
“That was an awesome feeling,” Hudson told us. “Being a young kid, when you get picked up behind John Crimber and Clay Guiton, who are two of the best going right now well, I was a bit astonished. I knew what kind of bull rider I was, but to get picked that early in the draft was definitely a good surprise. I guess they see my potential.
“I knew of Kody, because I’ve watched videos of him, and of course I knew he was a World Champion. I had never met him personally until I got drafted, but he is a smart guy. He knows a lot about bull riding; I mean, he got to be a World Champion. He definitely has some great tips to give us. And I am sure that I’ll fit in with the others on our team.”
Other members on the protected roster are Caden Bunch, Leonardo Castro, Mauricio Gulla Moreira, Marco Rizzo, Mason Taylor, and Leandro Zampollo.
We asked Hudson to take us back in time and give us some background on his early years in and out of the arena.
“I think for me, the bull riding was about man conquering beast. It’s an adrenaline rush. I just have a love and a passion for it that I got at a young age. The first time I did it, it was like a drug in a way; I just got hooked on it.
“My family was not into the bull riding at all,” he continued. “I’m a first generation with regard to that as a career. My parents had horses, so I always rode horses. I never wanted to ride broncs, though. My dad didn’t know anything about bull riding and had never been around bulls. My older brother Bryce always wanted to ride bulls, but my dad wouldn’t let him. He thought he was crazy
for wanting to get on them.”
Eventually, when he was 14 and Hudson was 10, Bryce did start getting on bulls, and the younger brother wanted to follow suit.
“They had a little Thursday night rodeo in Missouri and I wanted to do it because my older brother was. I got on one little mini bull and just got hooked on it.”
Since it took some time for Bryce to be able to get on a bull, what did Hudson’s parents think when he told them this was what he wanted to do for a living?
“My mom was nervous at first. She definitely has the mother spirit; you know, doesn’t want her baby to get hurt. But after a year or so they both got supportive. My mom has done everything she can so I can work on bull riding and take my passion to the next level.”
Before he rode under the bright lights of the PBR, Hudson rode bulls in school competition.
“I went through the Junior High and High School ranks. And before I got drafted, I was actually sitting first in the permit standings for the PRCA. That was what I was doing, but I always wanted to ride in the PBR. Everybody wants to ride with all those legends. I do go to a couple PRCA rodeos when I have some off time from the PBR.”
With roughly five weeks until the start of the Team series, how will Hudson keep ready for action?
“A lot of guys are resting up, but I still feel good and want to keep riding, so I will go to a couple of pro rodeos and stay fresh. If I need to work on something I will get on practice bulls, but usually I’m getting on for competition, so I really don’t have much time to get on practice bulls. I would rather rest during the week. But if I am not riding too well, I will go to the practice pen and fix it.”
Most bull riders do not have much time for hobbies, but there are a couple of things that Hudson likes to do.
“I do like to fish. When I have time, that is what I like to do. And I like to rope too. It gets your mind off everything.”
Hudson has a camper that he takes to the more local events, but if the travel time is more than about eight hours then he will normally fly.
“I might take the camper if I will be gone for weeks at a time, and have something to drive around. Most of my buddies fly and we meet up at the events and hang out then.”
The Team Series is a great way for the younger bull riders to get the opportunity to ride in the same exciting and glamorous setting as the Unleash The Beast tour. People can become acquainted with the younger riders that they might not see that often. But Hudson is already making a name for himself. We know who he is, and it will be great to watch his continued success. We at Humps N Horns wish him the best of luck!
Photos courtesy of BullStock Media.
JB and Jagger Mauney escort Kid Rock in style as he performs during the Kid Rock’s Rock N Rodeoat AT&T Stadium. Photo courtesy of BullStock Media.
By Kalli Barber CAC Media Group
Kraving a Better Bull Riding Experience?
Performance Coaching Might Be Just What You Need
Anyone who follows bull riding knows the sport has changed. Bulls are bigger, faster, ranker. Social media and editing software make everyone’s ride look like it’s 90 points, and guys trade videos the way they used to swap baseball cards. It looks glamorous, exciting, and exhausting. Athletes today have more pressure to perform than ever before, which can be tough to navigate, especially for those riders who are still in high school and college. How do you deal with coaches, parents, stock contractors, and your own negative thoughts telling you that you aren’t good enough? Working with one of rodeo’s top mental performance coaches is a good place to start.
Katie Hollingsworth, PCC, CPC, ELI-MP, from Stillwater, Oklahoma, grew up barrel racing and now has the pleasure of watching her daughter compete collegiately for OSU’s rodeo team, where her husband has served as the head coach for the past 13 years. Hollingsworth herself is also a coach, helping athletes in rodeo and beyond develop positive self-images, mental toughness, and goals for their futures. She is an ICF Certified Mental Performance Coach, the owner of Krave Coaching, and works with private clients and the Western Sports Foundation. Coaching mental performance is relatively new to the rodeo world, and Hollingsworth is one of the reasons it is gaining so much attention.
As a barrel racer, Hollingsworth struggled with performance anxiety for years and knows firsthand that it is a common theme among rodeo athletes. Throw in the unique challenges of bull riding, where situations can be life or death, and injuries are bound to happen, and you have a high-stakes environment with challenges not found in other sports.
Rodeo athletes also bring a uniqueness to the table because they live this lifestyle every day. Unlike a basketball player who goes to the gym and goes home, rodeo athletes use their skills outside of the arena, and many are involved in raising and caring for stock themselves. This makes a more fluid experience, with fewer barriers to help separate their identities.
When Hollingsworth works with riders, she says the most important part is that they can engage in honest conversations. She needs to know what is happening in and out of the arena to help them develop a plan to move their riding forward. This usually means addressing three main areas, which all play key roles in driving a rider’s success.
“Physical, mental, and technical are the three pillars I like to focus on,” Hollingsworth said.
With younger riders, she says the focus should be on the technical aspects of bull riding. This includes learning the safety procedures,
Katie Hollingsworth, Stillwater, Oklahoma
Hollingsworth is the owner of Krave Coaching and specializes in mental performance for rodeo athletes at all levels.
rules, and technical application of skills. Once they reach their teenage years and grasp how to ride, the focus shifts to the physical aspects of the sport. Not only are riders growing physically during this period in their lives, but this is often when they transition to larger stock, which requires them to become physically stronger. It is also when they should start focusing on building better habits in the gym and at the dinner table. After tackling these areas, riders are ready to start concentrating on the mental side of bull riding.
“The youngest athletes I will take are 13,” Hollingsworth said. “Any younger, and it gets difficult because they don’t fully understand the concepts tied to mental training yet.”
As a coach, she sees herself more as a personal trainer. “I am working with healthy humans who want to reach a goal, and I can help them do that. When I work with clients, we build a personal success formula, which addresses situations unique to that individual,” Hollingsworth said.
One of her clients, professional bull rider Ethan Skogquist, says that having a personalized formula like this is key to his success.
“Working with Katie has been a staple in my professional career. This includes understanding me in all aspects of my life, analyzing what tools I use that work best for me, and reminding me of them to keep me aligned and moving forward on my journey to success.
With riding bulls, it’s mostly mental, and having a mental coach to navigate those waters is a huge advantage!”
For many of her clients, mental blocks stand in the way of reaching their goals. These blocks can be caring what others think, not believing they are good enough, and lacking self-confidence or a positive self-image. Each of these situations produces a different response for athletes, and Hollingsworth does additional research into topics including neuroscience, physiology, and behavioral research.
“This helps me better understand and even explain to athletes what is happening in their body and why it feels the way it does,” Hollingsworth said. “For example, when a bull rider experiences a fight or flight response because they are nervous about their ride, I first tell them to practice breathing techniques to help them through the stress of the situation. After they start to control their initial response, we can look at the reasons for their anxiety.”
Along with helping clients overcome mental blocks, she also helps riders with their transition back after an injury.
“Battling injuries throughout my college career took a toll on my mental performance,” said OSU bull rider, Morgan Merrill. “I could do everything right, but without Katie helping me train my mind, I wouldn’t be able to find success in the mental part of the game.”
Part of finding success means changing the personal narrative that athletes create about themselves. This includes using positive self-talk and focusing on the truth of the situation and the good parts of their rides instead of beating themselves up over their mistakes.
For bull riders, this means thinking about riding the bull for the full eight seconds rather than thinking about not getting bucked off.
“Focusing on a slump doesn’t get you out of it,” said Pat Sisneros, one of Hollingsworth’s clients. “You have to focus on the good things to get out of a slump.”
This can be difficult at first, especially for younger riders, who are still learning to handle their emotions and learning how they can carry over into other parts of their lives, even if the experience happens in the arena. To help manage this, Hollingsworth encourages all her bull riders to come up with a buck-off plan. A buck-off plan is a simple statement of what happened that does not give power to the negative or provide an explanation behind it. “It just wasn’t my day today,” says why the buck-off happened, but it does not give power to the negatives in the ride.
“Continuing to replay mistakes only serves as a reinforcement tool,” Hollingsworth said. “If you keep going over a bad ride, your brain is learning the bad things that happened during the ride and will then repeat them. Instead, you want to focus
your energy on the positives in the ride, which will help you recreate the good things next time. The likelihood of returning to effective competition becomes much greater when we don’t give power to things that don’t work out.”
This is where visualization comes into play. Visualization is seeing what you want to happen in your mind before your ride. Visualization, paired with positive self-talk, is key in finding success.
“The human brain does not process the words don’t, not, or can’t in a verbal environment,” Hollingsworth pointed out. “So if you tell your mind not to think about something, your mind automatically thinks about it. Instead, visualizing what you want to happen during the ride and focusing on what is going well will help you have more control.”
Another challenge young riders often face is pressure from other places, including their parents. Parents are usually one of the last people to speak to athletes before they compete, and they must understand how to best help their child in this situation. As a parent herself, Hollingsworth admits to doing it wrong for years with her daughter.
“I would give my daughter a list of things to remember right before she went to run her barrel pattern. Make sure you kick, and look, and find your point, and on and on. It was counterproductive. Her little brain couldn’t remember everything I wanted her to do, and she wouldn’t perform her best because she was worried about too many things.”
Instead, she encourages parents to have their riders pick one or two things that will help them maximize their success and leave the rest up to muscle memory and their subconscious mind.
She also tells parents that the most powerful tool they can use to help their kids is a pause. When contestants exit the arena, one of the first things parents want to ask is ‘what happened, or what went wrong,’ but from a physiological perspective, their bodies are still working to process the adrenaline chemical that has been released, and they are working through a heightened state of emotion.
She says the same can be true for the parents, who are often as nervous or more so when watching their child than when they
were competing themselves. Giving everyone time to calm down, let their pituitary glands settle down, and take a step back from the purely emotional conversation that often happens in the first few minutes after a ride makes for a more productive and positive conversation for everyone.
“I’m not judging parents, I have done this with my own daughter,” she said. “But once you realize there is a better way, it becomes your obligation to try and discover better ways that you can support your athlete.”
For riders who continue to struggle with outside pressure from parents or other sources, she tries to help them build resiliency skills to handle those moments.
“It is important to focus on the things within your power to control. You don’t have control over your parents, the stock, the contractors, the announcers, or even the arena conditions. What you do have control over is how you respond.”
Hollingsworth says the same thing is true for riders when they are scrolling through social media.
“Social media is a great business tool, but kids need to remember that, as a business tool, it is going to show the highlights. Guys who are trying to build their personal brands and attract sponsors and college coaches aren’t posting every detail of their lives. They are posting the big wins, the highlights. That is something riders at every age need to realize. Most guys don’t make a habit out of posting the bulls they bucked off of.”
Riders should also be mindful of the use of video. While it is a great tool that can provide insight into the mechanics of a ride, it should not be used to replay rides over and over, especially rides where something went wrong.
“I encourage parents and riders to watch a video once, maybe twice, and pick out the things they did well and what they want to work on,” she said. “Then, I tell them to delete the video. Continuing to watch footage of things you are doing wrong imprints them in your brain and makes you more likely to repeat the mistake.”
For bull riders, watching the video might also mean “putting their bodies in motion” and repeating the actions taken during the ride. Where this becomes problematic is that they are putting their bodies in motion and mimicking what went wrong. Even if they are trying to correct it, they are still watching it happen incorrectly, and their minds internalize this.
Rather than re-teaching these negative habits, Hollingsworth encourages riders to try a mental performance journal. A journal like this tracks events, conditions, how they were feeling physically and mentally at the event, what went well, and what they want to work on. Hollingsworth has developed her own journal for athletes, and says it helps them find points in their career where they were competing their best and allows them to recreate things like rest patterns and recovery techniques. The more replication of the optimum environment a rider can create, the better chance they have of success.
For additional resources about strengthening your mental performance in the arena, check out Hollingsworth’s website, Krave Coaching. She also offers group and individual training sessions along with courses for athletes to complete on their own time. Her mental performance journal can be purchased on Amazon.
Suggested Reading Materials and Websites
Mind Gym by Gary Mack With Winning in Mind by Lanny Bassham Chop Wood, Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz Krave Coaching at kravecoaching.com
Your donation can change a life.
Western Sports Foundation focuses on supporting total athlete wellness for those competing in Western Lifestyle Sports. Our program focuses on five areas of wellness:
Western Sports Performance Clinics
Kalli Barber is a high school junior and a member of the CAC Media Group. She lives on a farm in Eastern Iowa, and she and her two siblings have a dairy show string they compete with at national shows around the country.
WSF offers the only training of its kind for Western Sports Athletes. These three-day clinics include one-on-one sessions with a Sports Neurologist, Nutritionist, Financial Planner, Life Coach, Crisis Manager, Sports Psychologist, and Personal Trainer.
Be a part of the growing community that supports health and wellness for all western sports athletes. Visit westernsportsfoundation,org to become a Friend of the WSF and learn more. Donate today at donate.onecause.com/wsf/donate
Our mission is to assist Western Athletes both while competing and after.
WHERE’S THE BEEF?
*-Added Money Amount Is For Each Night Information Subject to Change Without Notice
Date Location Added $ Open
BULL RIDING EVENTS
JUNE
Jun 4 Gladewater, TX $15,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jun 5 Union, OR $15,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jun 6-7 Deadwood, SD PBR
Jun 7 St. Anthony, ND $8,000 801-870-0684 Bullriders of America
Jun 8 Yates Center, KS $1500 6/2 6pm 620-228-1795 Bull Riders Inc
Jun 10 Weatherford, TX $17,500 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jun 11 Sisters, OR $15,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jun 12 Odessa, TX PBR
Jun 13-14 Bismarck, ND PBR
Jun 14 Filer, ID PBR
Jun 19 Reno, NV $60,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jun 20-21 Tryon, NC PBR Challenger Series
Jun 21 Binford, ND PBR
Jun 25 Clear Lake, SD $15,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jun 25 Greeley, CO $15,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jun 27-28 Rocksprings, TX PBR Slick Rock Challenge
Jun 27-28 Archdale, NC PBR
Jun 30 Cody, WY $35,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
JULY
Jul 4 Park Rapids, MN $20,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jul 7 Oakley City, UT $35,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jul 8-12 Colorado Springs, CO $682,400 PRCA / NFR Open
Jul 9 Nephi, UT $35,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jul 10 Laramie, WY $15,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jul 10 Oklahoma CIty, OK PBR Heroes & Legends Ceremony
Jul 11-12 Gallup, NM purse= $30,000 6/25 9am-12pm 505-863-5402 WildThing Championship Bull Riding
Jul 11-13 Oklahoma City, OK PBR Teams Series
Jul 12 Livingston, MT PBR
Jul 12 Amarillo, TX PBR
Jul 16 Salinas, CA $40,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
Jul 17-19 Big Sky, MT PBR
Jul 18-19 Thief River Falls, MN PBR
Jul 18-19 Springdale, AR PBR Buckin in the Ozarks
Jul 19-27 Cheyenne, WY $683,000 PRCA / Cheyenne Frontier Days
Jul 21-22 Cheyenne, WY $100,000 Cheyenne Frontier Days Extreme Bulls
Jul 21-22 Ft Collins, CO PBR Best of the West
Jul 21-22 Ft Collins, CO PBR Last Cowboy Standing
Jul 26 Topeka, KS PBR
WHERE’S THE BEEF?
*-Added Money Amount Is For Each Night Information Subject to Change Without Notice
Date Location Added $ Open Time Call-In # Assn/Event
Jul 26-27 Pierce, NE
Double-S Extreme Bull Riding
Jul 26-27 Duluth, GA PBR Teams Series
Jun 27-28 Sidney, IA
Double-S Extreme Bull Riding
Jul 29 Dodge City, KS $15,000 PRCA Xtreme Bulls
YOUTH BULL RIDING EVENTS
JUNE
Jun 7 Hugo, CO
719-323-7999 WCMB / High Plains Mini Bull Series
Jun 21 Copan, OK Sun prior 620-238-2566 PYRA / Allison Bucking Bulls
Jun 21 Mullin, TX EC 6/18 254-485-1806 SR Bucking Bulls Series Finale
Jun 21 Hugo, CO
Jun 21-22 Hugo, OK
719-323-7999 WCMB / High Plains Mini Bull Series
Jun 22 Delaware, OK 918-331-8301 PYRA / Wolf Creek Mini Bull Blast
Jun 28 Lakeland, FL Mon prior link on FB page WCMB / Legends in the Making
BUCKING BULL EVENTS
JUNE
Jun 6-7 Duncan, OK ABBI / American Heritage South
Jun 14 Lake City, FL ABBI / Low Country Futurity
Jun 14 Celina, OH Text / call 724-421-5601 ABBI / NFG: Mack Arena
Jun 14 Duncan, OK ABBI / ClaimABull
Jun 14 Bennett, CO
Jun 14 Ada, OK
Jun 18 Erick, OK
ABBI / BULLc Toro FIesta
ABBI / Bar O
ABBI
Jun 21 Lloydminster, AB ABBIC
Jun 21 Browning, MT ABBI / HDBBA
Jun 21 Mt. Orab, OH Text 513-256-1225 ABBI / K Bar C
Jun 27 Archdale, NC ABBI / Jerome Davis
Jun 28 Buckeye, AZ LJ Jenkins / AZ Ridge Riders Kickoff
Jun 28 Grandview, TX $50,000 to winner bullteamsonly.com Bull Teams Only
Jun 28 Nunn, CO ABBI / BULLc Koschel
WHERE’S THE BEEF?
*-Added Money Amount Is For Each Night Information Subject to Change Without Notice
Date Location Added $ Open Time Call-In # Assn/Event
JULY
Jul 5 Duncan, OK ABBI / ClaimABull
Jul 9 Erick, OK ABBI
Jul 12 Ada, OK ABBIE / Bar O
Jul 12 Mt. Orab, OH Text 513-256-1225 ABBI / K Bar C
Jul 12 Ogden, UT ABBI / HDBBA
Jul 19 Wingate, NC ABBI / Lucky Clover BB
Jul 19 Sheridan, AR ABBI
Jul 23 Erick, OK ABBI
Jul 25 Porum, OK ABBI / Jenkins Ranch
Jul 26 Sisters, OR ABBI / HDBBA
Jul 26 Newton Falls, OH Text / call 724-421-5601 ABBI / NFG: Mack Arena
Jul 26 Brush, CO ABBI / BULLc
Events highlighted in yellow have ads in this issue of Humps N Horns for more information.
Cort McFadden and Rank Frank (Rafter G Rodeo) give it a go at the PBR World Finals Eliminations in Fort Worth, TX. Photo courtesy of BullStock Media.
CLASSIFIEDS
Practice Pens
PISGAH, AL - TIM COX, TCB, ANYTIME, CALL FIRST, 256-996-9426
NEW MARKET, AL - EC Hunt, 5:30pm Sun., 256-683-8169
BATESVILLE, AR - James Bechdoldt, Anytime, Call First, 870-307-9923
CONWAY, AR - Mark Lindsey, Ride & Shine Cattle Company, Anytime, Call First, 501-730-4557
ELFRIDA, AZ - D Davis Bucking Bulls, 4pm Sat., Call First, 520-642-3737
LINCOLN, CA - B Bar Ranch, B Bar Indoor Arena, Rain or Shine, All Rough Stock, 916-206-4059
MARYSVILLE, CA - PacWest, 5pm Wed., Steers & Bulls, Call First, 530-751-6643
FRESNO, CA - Toro Bravo Arena, Thur. by appt., Call First, 559-577-2445
ELIZABETH, CO - Tuff Garcia, Tuff E Nuff, 6pm Mon., Rain or Shine, 970-846-0788
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO - Tuff E Nuff, 6pm Wed., Apr-Nov., 970-846-6828/3354
ALDEN, IA - Circle C Rodeo, 6pm Wed., Rain or Shine, Call for alternate dates 641-373-3625
WOODBINE, IA - Tom & Kristina Kelley, every Sun. (weather permitting). Beginner - rank bulls. Call 712-5922493
KENDALLVILLE, IN - B Bar A Bucking Bulls, Heidi Speicher, 7pm Every Thur, Call First, 260-564-5864/Troy
JACKSONVILLE, IL - Lazy C Rodeo, 10am-3pm Sun., Rain or shine, Call First, 217-245-8280
Practice Pens
JACKSONVILLE, NC - Aleck Barnard, Elite Cowboy Rodeo Assoc., Onslow Rodeo Arena, 6pm Every Other Sunday, Call First, 910-381-8597
CHANDLER, OK - JAM Bulls, 2pm Sun., 7pm Wed., Call First, 405-570-9010
SOPER/HUGO, OK - RBL Rodeo Bulls, Anytime with 4-6 hour notice, Rain or Shine, 307-461-1741
EAGLEVILLE, TN - BF Cattle Company, 2pm Sun., Jackpot, Call First, 615-336-4313
EMORY, TX - Oakes & Greene’s, 7pm Wed., 903-348-8630
LORENA, TX - Rocking S Ranch, Tue., Jackpot, Call First, 254-716-0779
MANSFIELD, TX - JC Knapp Ranch, 4pm Sun/6pm Wed., $5 at the gate to ride as many as you want, 817-223-3692
SIMMS, TX - Wilburn Bucking Bulls, 7pm Every Other Thur., 903-543-3025
PETROLIA, TX - Norris Dalton, 7pm Wed., 940-733-3020
DECATUR, TX - Cullen Calame, Denton Creek Farms, Call First, 940-393-3730
NOCONA, TX - 4x Arena, Call First, 501-944-1907
NOCONA, TX - Locke Bucking Bulls, Call First, 940-872-0733
WILLS POINT, TX - Austin Arena Bulls, Barrels, & Poles. $10 per ride/run or $25 for all you can ride. Bulls for all ages. 214-7265799
Livestock Layovers
BATESVILLE, AR - James Bechdoldt, White River Rodeo, 870-307-9923
RAYMOND, IL - Randy Littrell, Shop Creek Cattle, 217-556-0551
Livestock Layovers
MARYSVILLE, KS - Gary Hershey, 4H Bucking Bulls and Marysville Sale Barn, Call First, 785-292-4952
LAKE CHARLES, LA - Keith Strickland, Deep South Rodeo Genetics, 337-304-1493
SALEM, MO - Hwy 32 & 72, Salem Livestock Auction, 573-729-8880
HELENA, MT - Jim Horne, Bull Horne Ranch, 406-459-5706
FERNLEY, NV - Nathan Pudsey, Circle P Bucking Bulls, 775-750-2168
CLASSIFIEDS
Livestock Layovers
CLAYTON, NM - Justin Keeth, Lazy J 3 Bucking Bulls, 575-447-0877
BETHESDA, OH - 15 Miles off I-70, TCB Ranch, 304-281-4530
SOPER/HUGO, OK - RBL Rodeo Bulls, Anytime w/ 4-6 hours notice, 307-461-1741
BOX ELDER, SD - Gus “Duane” Aus, Lazy Heart O Ranch, 605-923-3426
BUCHANAN, TN - Parsons & Milam 731-642-8346
CLARKSVILLE, TX - Brian Agnew, BA Livestock, 903-669-9189
Your Ad Could Be Here! Call 325-500-2855 for more details
Livestock Layovers
DUBLIN, TX - Mike Godfrey, Godfrey 4X Cattle, 817-235-2852
MANSFIELD, TX - JC Knapp Ranch, JC Knapp Rodeo, 817-223-3692
MIDLAND, TX - Ted Norton, Norton Bucking Bulls, 432-413-8433
DECATUR, TX - Cullen Calame, Denton Creek Farms, 940-393-3730
SIMMS, TX - Near I-30 Texarkana, Wilburn Bucking Bulls, 863-381-2799
CHEYENNE, WY - Floyd & Ann Thomas, TTnT Ranch, 307-778-8806
Miscellaneous
WINNERS RODEO SUPPLY - Gary Leffews Dare to Be Great DVD $45.00 or I am Hot DVD $35.00-free shipping. Also some remaining Hotman and Lostroh bullropes plus all other bullriding gear. Gold Buckle Rodeo Supply rodeo@wk.net 320-328-4000 Dealers wanted !!
RENOWNED HIGH QUALITY BULL ROPE DickCarrBullRopes.com, PO Box 18, Elk City, OK. 73648, 1-580-225-3208, Be Blessed.
PROFESSIONAL
QUALITY BULLROPES
Raymond Branch, Custom Braider Maker of World, NFR, & PBR Champion Bullropes Strictly custom-braided to your specifications. (928) 289-9611 www.mypqb.com
Western Wanderings
they call me 19h man hater
Here I stand in the chute once again
Waiting til they open that gate
As I shift and wait on this cowboy to sit I know I am filled with hate
I hate the smell of the cowboys I hate when they straddle my back I hate when they pull the rope really tight I hate when they give me a smack
I hate when they dig those spurs in my sides I hate when they hang on real tight I hate when I hear the crowd cheer them on I hate when it becomes a fight
I’d rather just dump that ol’ cowboy In a second or two on the ground When he has lost all his balance And grabbing air is all he has found
It’s all in my blood, I don’t have to think I just do what I’ve been bred to do And the DNA that’s in my blood Is from champions, yes quite a few
By Kelly B. Robbins
When I finally buck off that cowboy I might go struttin’ my stuff
And run laps around the arena
I’m the Man Hater sure enough!
Illustrated by Mike Aemmer
